Risk Manager

Dragados UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Risk Manager to implement and oversee risk management processes for large-scale projects. The role involves advising Senior Managers, facilitating workshops, and managing risk systems to ensure project objectives are met. Candidates should have relevant experience, especially in the railway sector, and possess strong analytical and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant risk management experience, especially with large (£100m+) projects.
• Experience in the railway sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk management process at the project level.
• Provide guidance to Senior Managers on risk classification and management.
• Facilitate risk management workshops and maintain project risk management systems.

Skills

Risk management tools

Statistical methods

Collaborative working

Attention to detail

Education

MAPM or equivalent PM/planning qualification

Tools

Xactium

@Risk

Primavera Risk Analyser

Pertmaster

Job description

Job Summary:

The Risk Manager implements processes to identify, control, and report risks within the project.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a risk management process applicable at the project level.
2. Provide advice and guidance to Senior Managers and Project Managers on applying the process and classifying risks; ensure full understanding and utilization to effectively recognize and manage risks.
3. Support Senior Management in administering the risk management process, focusing on risks to achieving business benefits and the objectives of sub-programmes and projects.
4. Facilitate risk management workshops as needed.
5. Assist Senior Managers in recognizing opportunities to minimize risks through inter-project cooperation and synergy.
6. Ensure development of risk mitigation action plans, appointment of risk owners, and monitor their implementation; update project plans accordingly.
7. Manage and maintain project risk management systems (e.g., Xactium, @Risk, PRA).
8. Lead application of project-level QRA, comment on contingency adequacy, and report regularly.
9. Provide risk reports for monthly cycles.

Project Specific:

• Knowledge of Xactium, @Risk, & Primavera Risk Analyser.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of risk management tools, techniques, and software.
• Understanding of construction projects and statistical methods like Monte Carlo Analysis.
• Proficiency with schedule risk modelling software such as Pertmaster.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Attention to detail and ability to analyze issues deeply.
• Collaborative working style and facilitation skills for risk reviews.
• Ability to present complex information clearly.

Qualifications, Certifications, and Experience:

• Relevant risk management experience.
• Experience with large (£100m+) projects.
• MAPM or equivalent PM/planning qualification or professional experience.
• Experience in the railway sector.

Project Values:

• Leadership, Respect, Safety, and Integrity.

Dragados Values:

• Excellence, Integrity, Trust, Sustainability, and Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.